Disney’s permit to demolish the Rivers of America has now been approved, and a new rumor suggests trim brakes have been added to Stardust Racers – all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, February 17, 2025.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- In a recent update to the upcoming “Cars” and Villains lands, the new Walt Disney World construction permit for demolishing sections of Frontierland has now been approved.
- Disney has filed another new commencement of construction permit, this time for the address of The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom.
- With flooring work completed, the seating area at Tortuga Tavern has reopened to guests.
- Walt Disney World has extended theme park hours for Magic Kingdom between March 2 to March 8, 2025.
EPCOT
- More flower displays have been installed for the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival — including Phineas and Ferb topiaries that have not been seen in eight years.
- More progress is being made on the mysterious construction work in the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT, including the structure of what appears to be a new section of roof.
- As the 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival approaches, construction continues on Butterfly Landing and the playground area near the Imagination pavilion.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Walt Disney World has also extended theme park hours for Disney’s Animal Kingdom between March 2 to March 8, 2025.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- A new Art of Disney on Demand kiosk has been added to the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and the kiosk sells several pieces of art from 1900 Park Fare that are available to purchase for the first time.
New Merchandise
- A new bag by Harveys themed to “Cinderella” is now available at Walt Disney World. The bag was also available online at the Disney Store, but it has already sold out.
- A new line of Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Member merchandise and apparel has arrived at Walt Disney World, including a few items that glow in the dark.
Disneyland Resort
- The entrance to Red’s Community Garden in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure is fully covered in scrim, just a week after its opening.
- As construction continues on the facade of Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure, some of the scaffolding has now been removed.
- During our recent visit to the Downtown Disney District, we observed scaffolding had been set up and the old facade revealed as construction continues on the former ESPN Zone building.
Disney Cruise Line
- Several new offerings have been announced for Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Adventure, including a new stage show starring Captain Jack Sparrow.
- Disney Cruise Line has announced several experiences for the Disney Adventure, including the first-ever Duffy and Friends show aboard Disney Cruise Line and a new shop themed to the beloved characters.
Universal Studios
- According to a video on YouTube by ElToroRyan, a set of trim brakes have been added to the new Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe.
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